$277K Guinness heist: Thieves hit same UK depot twice in 2 hours
The first driver left within 10 minutes. Less than two hours later, another truck entered and took a second loaded trailer. The post $277K Guinness heist: Thieves hit same UK depot twice in 2 hours appeared first on FreightWaves .
Two trucks entered an industrial estate in Runcorn, England, and stole trailers carrying over 800 Guinness barrels. The thieves arrived at the depot separately during a two-hour period on Monday night. Each driver connected a tractor to the loaded GXO equipment before departing. Police estimate the stolen beer and trailers to be worth £205,000, or approximately $277,000.
The first truck arrived at Aston Lane around 7:45 p.m. and left 10 minutes later, heading toward the Mersey Gateway. The second truck arrived at 9:12 p.m. and departed around 9:30 p.m., heading towards Rainhill and Watkinson Way. Police have released descriptions of the drivers, with the first identified as a white man with a short, dark beard and beanie, and the second as another male wearing a cap.
Both trucks were white tri-axle curtain-side units with GXO branding and specific equipment numbers DL736 and DL542. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge the public to review dashcam recordings for any clues about the stolen cargo.
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